frightening
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
frightening means: Making you feel afraid.
adjective
CAUSING FEARB1
Making you feel afraid.
- That noise was frightening.
- She had a frightening dream last night.
- I find driving in heavy traffic frightening.
Questions about frightening
What does frightening mean?
Making you feel afraid.
What is frightening in other languages?
Türkçe: korkutucu · Español: aterrador · Français: effrayant · Deutsch: beängstigend · Italiano: spaventoso · 日本語: 恐ろしい
How do you pronounce frightening?
It is pronounced /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/.
How do you use frightening in a sentence?
That noise was frightening. She had a frightening dream last night.
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